Current Vacancies

This is an exciting opportunity for candidates wishing to be involved in the next stage of the Hospice journey. The successful candidate will need to be driven and energetic, with a proven track record in community, corporate and high-level donor engagement.

Candidates will have:

• Ideally have experience of the not-for-profit / charities sector.
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• A relevant graduate qualification or equivalent experience
• Significant experience in a successful and ambitious fundraising or equivalent income generation environment operating in a senior management post.
• Proven track record of delivering significant income growth and achieving income generation targets
• Experience of shaping a department strategy to meet the pressures and demands of a changing organization.
• Able to work collaboratively and influence key stakeholders.
• Hold a full clean driving license and access to own car
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and legal and compliance requirements for fundraising
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Well-developed interpersonal and effective organisational skills and be able to demonstrate a high standard of communication skills.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and within a small dynamic team.

Informal enquiries for any / all positions can be made by telephoning Ms. Mary Nash, CEO on 091-770868 or by email at mnash@galwayhospice.ie

For further information please contact Ann Dolan, Director of HR, in the strictest of confidence, on 091-770868 or send an up to date CV to adolan@galwayhospice.ie.

CV / Application Form submissions can be submitted to adolan@galwayhospice.ie to arrive not later than 3 p.m. on Wednesday, 8^th January 2025.

Galway Hospice Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer

This is a new role with an opportunity for growth at this exciting time of progression and the successful candidate will need to be driven and energetic, with a proven track record in corporate and high-level donor engagement. You should also possess a clear understanding of hospice fundraising.

Candidates will have:

• Degree level education
• 5 years’ experience in a similar communications or marketing role
• Experience running social media & digital marketing campaigns and experience of analytics, tools and trends
• Ability to build excellent media relationships
• Hold a full clean driving license and access to own car
• Familiarity with online content management systems, social media sites, online marketing and monitoring tools, Google Analytics, AdWords and Webmaster Tools
• Knowledge of Data Protection legislation and implications for marketing
• Strong literary, copy writing, editing, layout and design, professional printing/publishing skills including ability to present concepts verbally
• Well-developed interpersonal and effective organisational skills and be able to demonstrate a high standard of communication skills.
• Experience of the not for profit sector is preferable but not essential.

Informal enquiries for any / all positions can be made by telephoning Ms. Mary Nash, CEO on 091-770868 or by email at mnash@galwayhospice.ie

For a detailed Job Description, please contact Ann Dolan, Director of HR, in the strictest of confidence, on 091-770868 or send an up to date CV to adolan@galwayhospice.ie.

CV / Application Form submissions can be submitted to adolan@galwayhospice.ie to arrive not later than 3 p.m. on Wednesday, 8^th January 2025.

Galway Hospice Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Reporting to the Chief Pharmacists, the Senior Pharmacist, with the support of the Pharmacy team, will ensure that all work programmes are completed to a high standard.

This position applies to Galway Hospice in Renmore, Co. Galway.

Candidates will:

• Be a registered Pharmacist with the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI)
• Have at least five years satisfactory post registration experience in a Pharmacy position
• Experience in Hospital / Hospice setting is desirable.
• Experience in supporting staff development.
• Demonstrate evidence of up-to-date pharmaceutical knowledge.
• Possess the requisite knowledge and ability (including a high standard of suitability and management ability) for the proper discharge of the duties of the office (as outlined in the job description and specification).
• Have experience / interest in taking part in multidisciplinary committees, clinical audit, educational initiatives, medication safety initiatives, meeting national standards e.g. HIQA standards.
• Experience in developing policies, procedures and guidelines
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• IT skills

Closing date for receipt of all applications is Wednesday, 1^st January 2025.

Informal enquiries for any / all positions can be made by telephoning Mr. Niall Manktelow on 091-770868, or by email at nmaktelow@galwayhospice.ie

Please also contact Ann Dolan, Director of HR adolan@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form or with expressions of interest.

Galway Hospice Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer

This position applies to Galway Hospice in Renmore, Co. Galway.

Applicants must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI) and ideally possess a Postgraduate qualification in Palliative Care / Oncology. 

• Be a Registered General Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).
• Have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Palliative Care Setting with a background of acute experience.
• Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience at Senior Staff Nurse level /Acting CNM level / CNSp level or its equivalent.
• Undertaking/ willing to undertake or have completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care (or similar e.g. Oncology, Haematology, Gerontology).
• Have demonstrated Managerial / Leadership experience – a necessary requirement for the position
• Have completed / undergoing Management / Staff Supervisory training
• Knowledge of Quality Systems (e.g. HIQA, CHKS, ISO, JCI)
• Evidence of continuing professional development is essential.
• Possess well-developed interpersonal and effective organisational skills.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills suited to the ethos and environment of Hospice setting.

 Closing date for receipt of all applications is Thursday, 2^nd January 2025

Informal enquiries for any / all positions can be made by telephoning Ms. Mairead Carr, or by email at mcarr@galwayhospice.ie

Please also contact Ann Dolan, Director of HR adolan@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form or with expressions of interest.

Galway Hospice Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer

The successful candidate will help to ensure that a caring environment is achieved within the In Patient Unit (IPU), contributing to the highest possible quality of nursing care.   Candidates will have:

(i)        Registration in General Nursing with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI

(ii)       12-18 months post graduate experience.

(iii)      Experience in palliative care/oncology setting desirable but not essential.

(iv)      Ideally, a PDip in Palliative care (or similar e.g. Oncology, Haematology, Gerontology) or a  willingness to undertake same post probationary period.

(v)       Other relevant experience will be considered.

(vi)      A commitment to multidisciplinary teamwork

(vii)     Possess well developed interpersonal and effective organisational skills suited to the ethos and environment of a Hospice setting.

Informal enquiries can be made by telephoning Ms. Mairead Carr, or by email at mcarr@galwayhospice.ie

Please contact Ann Dolan, Director of HR at adolan@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form.

The Hospice is an Equal Opportunities Employer

Reporting to the CEO, the Head of Finance will will be responsible for the overall management of the Finance Department at the Galway Hospice Foundation.

The post holder will be responsible for a broad remit of financial, regulatory & compliance management and to ensure the Procurement & Finance Strategy objectives aligns with Hospice values and ambitions.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Be a fully qualified Accountant and hold accreditation with ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, MAAT, MIATI or equivalent, and be a member of their accounting professional body.
• A 3rd level degree, QQI Level 8 or above in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with evidence of recent Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• A minimum five to seven years post qualification experience in a Finance Department with a proven track record in people management; preferably in a medium to large organisation.
• A strong background in financial reporting, compliance, problem solving, and process improvement.
• An experienced track record of analysing data to make recommendations on financial and organisational strategy.
• Up-to-date with industry trends, changes in accounting standards, and developments in finance.
• Ability to lead and develop the finance and procurement departments, currently a small team of 4 FTE staff, and work as a part of a team, specialising in various areas of financial and procurement roles.
• Experience of using, and ideally implementing, financial operating systems
• Advanced level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a good understanding and intermediate level proficiency in all other Microsoft packages.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and think laterally in dealing with a wide range of financial issues.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and communications skills
• A very high standard of personal integrity.
• An appreciation of the Hospice’s vision, purpose and values.

Closing date for receipt of the above applications is 11.00am Thursday, 21^st November 2024

Further information available on our website vacancies page https://galwayhospice.ie

Informal enquiries can be made to Ms. Mary Nash, CEO, on 091-770868 or by email at mnash@galwayhospice.ie .

Please contact Ann Dolan, Director of HR adolan@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form

Galway Hospice Governed Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who are interested in the above position.

Based in Galway, the Clinical Nurse Manager III will support the Director of Nursing in organizing, developing, directing and implementing the overall operation of the Nursing Department to meet the needs of our service users.   The successful candidate will have:

• Current NMBI Registration
• 8 years post registration experience
• 5 years nursing management experience at CNM2/CNS of which 3 must have been, ideally, in a palliative care, or similar, setting.
• Ability to demonstrate respect focused leadership while continuing to meet service demands and changes
• Possess a Post Graduate Diploma in Palliative Care at not less than level 8 (QQI) in health care or PDip/Masters in Palliative care
• Possesses formal Management qualification (i.e. Degree / Diploma or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience of operating under Quality Systems (e.g. HIQA, CHKS, ISO, JCI)
• Have excellent communications and interpersonal skills suited to the ethos and environment at the Hospice.

Closing date for receipt of the above applications is 11.00am Thursday, 21^st November 2024

Further information available on our website vacancies page https://galwayhospice.ie

Informal enquiries can be made to Ms. Mairead Carr, Director of Nursing on 091-770868 or by email at mcarr@galwayhospice.ie .

Please contact Ann Dolan, Director of HR adolan@galwayhospice.ie for a detailed job description and Application Form

Galway Hospice Governed Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who are interested in the above position.